Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 123 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 123 and 167 is 20541.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 123 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 123 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 123 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 123 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 123 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 123 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 35 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 35 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 25 and 88 | 2200 |
| 143 and 116 | 16588 |
| 16 and 15 | 240 |
| 52 and 172 | 2236 |
| 164 and 185 | 30340 |